The Portage la Prairie overpass above Highway west of the city will be replaced. (GOOGLE STREET VIEW)

The Manitoba government will replace the aging Portage la Prairie overpass along Highway 1 on the west side of the city.

The bridge has been struck several times by trucks, often forcing its closure while engineers can assess the recent bout of damage. The bridge is currently only accessible in one direction, with some traffic being diverted through Portage.